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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
When Michael Kerr was approaching his final semester at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, he had a couple of very different choices to consider for an internship. That might not be surprising, considering he was on the verge of completing a triple major in marketing communications, education, and stage and screen arts. Kerr, of River Falls, could have worked in sales for a window ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, June 15, 2026
Often referred to as “The World Cup of Gardening,” the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London is considered by many to be the most prestigious flower show in the world. This year, it drew celebrities and dignitaries as distinguished as the king and queen of England. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Assistant Professor of Biology Benjamin J. Crain was right in the ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press Release
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to expand dairy-related research through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. The selected faculty will lead projects across the Hub’s four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and nutrition; ensuring ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press Release
Monday, June 08, 2026
A former University of Wisconsin-River Falls two-sport athlete who has been an engaged and generous supporter of the university for more than four decades has established the largest individual-funded program endowment in UWRF history.
Paul Dykstra, who was a four-year letter winner in golf and hockey and a key member of the Falcons’ 1983 NAIA national hockey championship team, will donate $1 ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Two University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty have been selected as 2026-2027 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS), a recognition of their teaching excellence and their desire to focus on new, innovative approaches to educate students.
Rhonda Petree, a lecturer of English and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), and Gregory Ruegsegger, an associate professor of ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Wisconsin Mathematics Council, the Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation and the Madison Community Foundation announced that Nicholas Mohrhauser has been awarded the 2026 John Janty Memorial Scholarship.
Mohrhauser, of Hammond, received the third annual John Janty Memorial Scholarship on May 6 at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council Celebration Banquet in Green Lake.
He is a graduate ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, May 18, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has named Jeff Lamie Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement. Lamie will begin the position July 1.
Lamie is a foundation executive with more than 20 years of experience leading philanthropy, foundation operations and strategic growth for healthcare and academic institutions. He has most recently served as a consultant, advising international ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, April 10, 2026
Beauty salons operate in a unique financial environment. A beauty salon handles high labor costs, fluctuating product expenses, retail inventory, and appointment-based revenue that can vary week to week. Without disciplined financial management, even a busy salon can struggle with profitability.Key Takeaways For Salon Owners
Track cash flow weekly to avoid seasonal revenue dips.
Separate ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community
